In just over a year, Sprint has seen tremendous growth in its Dunkin’ Donuts customer base, going from about 100 customers to 1,800. What accounts for this remarkable success? The carrier believes the DDIFO Sponsor Program largely drove the surge.
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QSR.com reports that beverage equipment company and DDIFO Sponsor Bunn-O-Matic Corporation is sad to share that Neal Robinson, senior vice president of global projects, passed away Monday.
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Martket Watch, GE Capital, Franchise Finance recently provided $2.15 million to Pizza Project, LLC, a Domino’s(R) Pizza franchisee. The facility included a $1.45 million term loan for the acquisition of existing Domino’s units as well as a $700 thousand development line of credit for the development of additional stores throughout the San Francisco, CA area.
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Nominations for inaugural inductees are now being accepted. As Dunkin’ Donuts was thrust into the spotlight during its recent IPO, the company’s strong history of franchising was also put center stage. As it looks toward further expansion, Dunkin’ Brands is again relying on its roster of experienced, hard working and well-capitalized franchise owners to carry the ball.
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Click Book to Buy at Amazon Josh Kosman’s new book is called “The Buyout of America: How Private Equity Is Destroying Jobs and Killing the Economy.” As a business reporter specializing in private equity, mergers and acquisitions for the New York Post, Kosman has specific insight into how private equity firms buy and sell companies…
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When it comes to enlisting accounting and financial consulting services, you want to choose a well-established firm that offers a wide range of services and that has a solid background working with franchises. You also want to know that you will be treated as a priority, receiving all of the personalized attention you need and deserve. Look no further than DDIFO Sponsor Bederson & Company, LLP.
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In May, DDIFO’s new membership coordinator began his efforts to grow membership one franchise owner at a time. With seven years experience managing political campaigns, along with nearly 25 years of work in sales and marketing, Mitch Kates is no stranger to the power of organizing people to work toward a collective goal. “I understand…
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DDIFO President Jim Coen has hired Joan Gould to fill the new position of Sponsor Coordinator. Joan has more than 17 years of experience in sales and marketing as well as a background coordinating promotional events and trade shows. In her new role, she will help grow the Sponsor program and make it more successful.
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Whether looking to buy or sell a Dunkin’ Donuts store, facing the dissolution of a partnership or needing an objective evaluation of your existing business, DDIFO Sponsor Kensington Company & Affiliates offers a level of expertise and integrity that sets them apart from other merger and acquisitions firms.
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DD Independent Franchise Owners have a new chairman of the board. Daniel Connelly received the majority in a recent vote of board and roundtable members. Connelly has been a member of the DDIFO board since 2009 and works as Director of Business Development for JCM Franchise Development, LLC
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